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Hormel Foods Donates Product for Tornado Relief Efforts in Pilger

AUSTIN, Minn. --(Business Wire)--

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) today announced a donation of one
semitrailer load of product to assist with tornado relief efforts in
Pilger, Neb. The donation of Hormel®
Compleats®microwave meals and House of
Tsang®soups will go to the Food Bank for
the Heartland.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with all who have been affected by these
devastating tornadoes," said Julie H. Craven, vice president of
corporate communications at Hormel Foods. "We hope to provide a helpful
way to feed the many in need as the difficult process of rebuilding
begins."

Additionally, the Fremont (Neb.) Plant of Hormel Foods Corporation is
donating a pallet of SPAM®family of
products to Lutheran Disaster Relief, and 200 pounds of boneless pork
loins to Operation BBQ to assist feeding those in need.

In addition to the product donations, Fremont Plant employees will be
traveling to Pilger to aid in the cleanup efforts.

Hormel® Compleats®
microwave meals are 10-ounce atisfying meals that feature quality
chicken, beef or turkey as well as flavorful vegetables and pasta,
potatoes or rice. Convenient for relief efforts, they are a source of
protein, do not need to be frozen or refrigerated and can be microwaved
in the tray in 60 seconds. Additionally, these meals are fully cooked
and can be eaten straight from the package for those without access to
electricity.

House of Tsang® soups are 10.5-ounce ready-to
eat soups with an Asian twist. They have no preservatives added, and
they are made with white chicken.

SPAM® products are fully-cooked, which makes them
perfect for relief efforts. They are made of 100 percent pure pork and
ham, and are conveniently packaged for a distinct savory and salty-sweet
taste.

About Hormel FoodsHormel Foods Corporation, based in
Austin, Minn., is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of
consumer-branded food and meat products, many of which are among the
best known and trusted in the food industry. The company leverages its
extensive expertise, innovation and high competencies in pork and turkey
processing and marketing to bring branded, value-added products to the
global marketplace. The company is a member of the Standard & Poor's
(S&P) 500 Index, S&P Dividend Aristocrats for 2013, was named the 2013
Sustainable Supply Chain of the Year by Refrigerated & Frozen Foods
magazine, and was again named one of "The 100 Best Corporate Citizens"
by Corporate Responsibility Magazine for the sixth year in a row. Hormel
Foods was recognized on the G.I. Jobs magazine list of America's Top 100
Military Friendly Employers in 2012 and 2013, and named one of the 2014
40 Best Companies for Leaders by Chief Executive magazine. The company
enjoys a strong reputation among consumers, retail grocers, foodservice
and industrial customers for products highly regarded for quality,
taste, nutrition, convenience and value. For more information, visit http://www.hormelfoods.com.